Patents Assigned to University of Guelph
  • Publication number: 20250122363
    Abstract: A composite material includes a polymer and a paint char material. The paint char material includes pyrolyzed paint sludge and in some forms is a hybrid paint char. The hybrid paint char includes lignin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicants: University of Guelph, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra, Neelima Tripathi, Arturo Rodriguez, Michael Snowdon, Deborah Frances Mielewski, Alper Kiziltas
  • Publication number: 20250122081
    Abstract: A method of producing a charred sludge material includes combining automotive paint sludge (APS) with a lignin to form an APS-lignin mixture and turning the APS-lignin mixture into char.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicants: University of Guelph, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra, Arturo Rodriguez, Poritosh Roy, Neelima Tripathi, Michael Snowdon, Deborah Frances Mielewski, Alper Kiziltas
  • Publication number: 20240431221
    Abstract: A new crab apple tree particularly distinguished by fruit with a distinct ellipsoid conical (ovoid) shape, long pedicel that is red (stem), and range in weight from 20-45 g. The fruit have a predominantly dark red, reddish-purple skin colour and cherry coloured red flesh. When pressed, crimson red juice is extracted that is high in acidity and polyphenols. The tree is moderately vigorous, red leaves at bloom that turn dark green during development. Flowers are pink in color when fully open. The shoots have a distinctly red colour which is clearly distinguishable from other apple cultivars, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventor: John A. Cline
  • Publication number: 20240334950
    Abstract: A plant-based cheese product is provided comprising a low solubility albumin- or globulin-based protein combined with starch and fat components in an aqueous solution, wherein the amylopectin content of the starch component is at least about 80% w/w.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Alejandro Marangoni, Stacie Dobson
  • Publication number: 20240276940
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of crab apple cultivar ‘B17Crab7’, and to methods for producing a crab apple plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another crab apple plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, and products produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventor: John A. Cline
  • Patent number: 11821660
    Abstract: At least one method and container are described for maintaining a target temperature within the container. The container generally includes a vacuum insulated body; a lid couplable to the vacuum insulated body; a heatsink, coupled to the lid, wherein a portion of the heatsink is positionable within the vacuum insulated body; and at least one thermoelectric cell coupled to the heatsink, wherein the at least one thermoelectric cell is operated to promote the transfer of heat between the inside of the container and the outside of the container to cool the inside of the container or to warm the inside of the container. The container may be arranged so that internal and external portions of the heatsink may be arranged in a decoupled position to reduce heat transfer therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Adam Zimmer, Timothy Mills, Matthew Drummond
  • Publication number: 20230192983
    Abstract: A biodegradable composite comprising a polymeric matrix including but not limited to poly lactide (PLA), poly (butylene succinate) 20 (PBS), poly(butylene succinate adipate) (PBSA), including bio-based PBSA (BioPBSA), poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), polycaprolactone (PCL), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA(s)), poly(3-hydroxy)butyrate (PHB), poly(3-hydroxy-butyrate-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), copolyester of the monomers 1.4-butanediol, adipic acid and terephthalic acid (Ecoflex™) and polypropylene carbonate (PPC), and biocarbon, a.k.a. biochar or pyrolyzed biomass as a sustainable filler. The biodegradable composite achieves high oxygen barrier with balanced water barrier. Also, a method of manufacturing the biodegradable composite and articles of manufacturing comprising the biodegradable composite. The articles of manufacturing have application in limiting gas permeation into a package and extending shelf life of a material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Amar MOHANTY, Feng WU, Manjusri MISRA, Akhilesh PAL, Arturo RODRIGUEZ-URIBE, Tao WANG
  • Publication number: 20220272885
    Abstract: ‘V84031’ is a self-fruitful sweet cherry tree distinguished by its early flowering and large mahogany-colored fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: The University of Guelph
    Inventors: Jayasankar Subramanian, Bill Lay, Ghassem Tehrani
  • Patent number: 11219757
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for ischemic muscle training or recovery provides coordinated blood flow restriction and electrical muscle stimulation. The apparatus includes a blood flow occluding element for restricting blood flow to a target muscle or muscle group in a user, and measuring resting systolic blood pressure (SBP). The apparatus also includes an electrical muscle stimulator including at least one electrode and a control unit which, upon activation, sends low amplitude electric pulses through the target muscle or muscle group forcing the targeted muscle to contract while the blood flow is restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: University of Guelph
    Inventor: Jamie Francis Burr
  • Patent number: 11215619
    Abstract: Described are fluorescent merocyanine dyes useful as labels for the detection of target molecules. The dyes may be conjugated to a binding agent, such as an aptamer, or used in label-free assays. An exemplary merocyanine dye termed 4QI based on its 4-methylquinoline and indole heterocycle components is also described as well as phosphoramidite compounds and methods for the detection of targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Richard Manderville, Micaela Gray, Prashant Deore, Andrew Chung, Abigail Van Riesen
  • Publication number: 20210355967
    Abstract: A pump comprises: a vertically-extending conduit having an intermediate portion extending between lower and upper portions, the intermediate portion having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the upper portions, a lift arrangement including an array of ports arranged over a length of the lower portion, each port of the array having a terminus at the lower portion and extending horizontally away from the terminus such that the working fluid is directed towards a center of the conduit; and an injector having a terminus at the top of the intermediate portion and extending vertically downwardly such that the working fluid is directed vertically upwardly, the terminus of the injector being defined by a cylindrical groove, an annular chamber surrounding the injector, having a length and communicating with the injector through a row of apertures spaced a distance from the junction of the transition portion and the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventor: Wael Ahmed
  • Patent number: 11089747
    Abstract: A bioreactor includes a bioreactor container, and a root stand. The container has a base and one or more sidewalls connected to the base, the base and sidewalls together defining an interior bioreactor volume. The root stand is supported by the container within the bioreactor volume, and includes a first support comb and a second support comb, each support comb having a plurality of spaced apart teeth. The teeth of the first support comb extend in length in a first direction and the teeth of the second support comb extend in length in a second direction different from the first direction. The first support comb overlaying the second support comb when the root stand is supported in the container, and the first support comb being separable from the second support comb when the root stand is removed from the container. A gravity well and atmosphere control container are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Andrew Maxwell Phineas Jones, Kevin Frank Piunno, Mukund Shukla
  • Patent number: 11028403
    Abstract: A novel method for increasing plant biomass and oilseed production is described. Transgenic plants with increased biomass and oilseed production are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Michael Emes, Ian Tetlow, Fushan Liu
  • Patent number: 10806802
    Abstract: A recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) particle with a mutated capsid protein is provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides methods of delivering a therapeutic agent to a muscle, airway, liver, central nervous system, retina or lung cell in a subject, and methods of treating or preventing infectious, acquired or genetic disease, with said rAAV particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: University of Guelph, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
    Inventors: Sarah Wootton, Laura van Lieshout, Bernard Claude Frank Thebaud, Martin Hubert Kang
  • Patent number: 10687543
    Abstract: This invention provides isolated and characterized secreted molecules from probiotic bacteria for use in compositions and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of infection by harmful pathogenic bacteria. The isolated secreted molecules can also be used in nutritional or medical food products which provide probiotics to the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Mansel Griffiths, Maira Medellin-Pena, Veronique Delcenserie
  • Publication number: 20190276315
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing sub-micron biocarbon materials using biomass that is chemically modified with organic or inorganic agents including but not limited to acrylamide, glycine, urea, glycerol, bio-glycerol, corn syrup, succinic acid, and sodium bicarbonate. The use of foaming and heating methodologies which could be either pre or post carbonization and subsequent particle size reduction methodologies for the creation of cost-competitive sub-micron biocarbon particles and fibers for a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Amar Kumar MOHANTY, Manjusri MISRA, Singaravelu VIVEKANANDHAN, Prasad GONUGUNTA, Tao WANG, Arturo RODRIGUEZ URIBE, Mike TIESSEN, Atul BALI
  • Publication number: 20190200651
    Abstract: It is provided a composition for controlled-release of volatile compounds comprising at least one poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) polymer and one or more volatile compounds, the composition used for preserving food when incorporated in a food packaging. The volatile compounds are antimicrobial compounds such as allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), diacetyl, cinnamaldehyde, thymol, carvacrol and a combination thereof. The composition can comprise a blend of two or more PEG polymers of different molecular weights and/or a mixture of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Loong-Tak LIM, Wenjing WANG, Wenyu HUANG
  • Patent number: 10125185
    Abstract: The invention features thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) polypeptides (e.g., 3TSR-Fc fusion proteins), nucleic acid molecules encoding the TSP-1 polypeptides, and compositions thereof. The invention also features methods of making and using the TSP-1 polypeptides of the invention (e.g., using 3TSR-Fc fusion proteins to treat a subject having a disorder associated with pathological angiogenesis, e.g., cancer, e.g., epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC)).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignees: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc., University of Guelph
    Inventors: John W. Lawler, Mark Duquette, James Petrik
  • Publication number: 20180177143
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel soilless pre-vegetated mats comprising a carrier mat comprised of a material that does not degrade under exterior growing conditions, and vegetation whose roots intertwine within and under the carrier mat. The present application also relates to processes for production of the soilless pre-vegetated mats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: University of Guelph
    Inventors: Greg Yuristy, Youbin Zheng, Mike Dixon
  • Patent number: PP34466
    Abstract: ‘V84031’ is a self-fruitful sweet cherry tree distinguished by its early flowering and large mahogany-colored fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: The University of Guelph
    Inventors: Jayasankar Subramanian, Bill Lay, Ghassem Tehrani